Today’s new car, ute, and even bike owners are often surprised to discover how crucial their vehicle’s battery condition is. That’s because, unlike yesterday’s charging systems that were dedicated almost exclusively to ensuring there was enough juice available for driving lamps and stereo systems, modern vehicles depend on battery power even for their most critical functions.
Everything from your vehicle’s ECU and fuel injection, to your keyless entry and anti-theft systems is reliant on battery power. Effectively, it means that if your battery isn’t producing the necessary amps, not only won’t it have the power to start, but even opening the doors could potentially pose a problem. This is where having the right tools to continuously monitor your battery’s status can pay big dividends.
Ultimate9 Battery Monitors Give You Critical Voltage Visibility
Let’s be honest: while there’s nothing unusual about cars and other vehicles having a battery indicator light on their dashboard, they are rarely capable of doing more than advising you of the existence of a battery or charging system problem. What you need is visibility to your battery’s charging status before the problems occur, and that’s precisely what Ultimate9’s Bluetooth® capable 12 volt battery monitors are designed to give you.
With their premium battery monitoring (BM) app, Ultimate9’s high quality, Australian-made Bluetooth battery monitor (BBM) modules are designed to give you real-time visibility of your battery’s critical voltage and charging data. Unlike other vehicle battery monitor systems, Ultimate9 monitors go beyond static power indicators by also offering a complete range of dynamic battery testing utilities, including:
- Voltage testing. Ultimate9’s 12v battery voltage meter allows you to measure your battery’s precise voltage, together with the true percentage of that charge that’s relative to the cell’s power output.
- Charging testing. The monitor’s charging system test allows you to see your battery’s exact charging voltage both when your engine’s idling, as well as when it’s running at high RPM.
- Cranking testing. The monitor’s cranking mode test is perfect for determining whether or not your battery is consistently producing sufficient cranking voltage.
With their full compatibility with lithium, and all types of lead acid batteries, these 12v monitors are designed to give you visibility to all the critical voltage and charging data that matters before heading out on long trips, or to the bush. And even when you’re on the go, they can be set up to generate alarms any time your battery’s charging capacity drops below a level that you specify, or is in need of immediate attention.
Modules Made for All Types of Vehicles and Applications
Unlike wired aftermarket battery modules that are prone to voltage fluctuations due to impedance, temperature variations, and output resistance, the Ultimate9’s no-fault functionality and straightforward installation make it a standout among 12-volt battery monitoring system modules. The module mounts neatly and directly beside your battery, making it the perfect monitor for a full range of vehicles and applications, including:
- Cars and motorcycles with standard battery installations;
- RVs and caravans with multiple 6v and 12v setups; and,
- Boats and service trailers with specialized battery installations.
No matter if your vehicle is equipped with a single 6v or 12v battery, or outfitted with a full battery bank, an Ultimate9 Bluetooth battery monitor allows you to maintain complete oversight over your charging system’s performance, without the need for any extra cabling or drilling. And when it comes to having a monitoring tool that can help you identify and isolate possible charging system problems before they occur, Ultimate9 12v battery monitors are in a league all their own.
Make Your Monitor the One That Measures Charging Trends
Make no mistake: regardless of the type of vehicle you have, batteries don’t just go flat instantly. Everything from a faulty charging system, to corroded terminals and extreme temperatures can place a severe, and even parasitic drain on your battery. That’s why you need a combination BBM / BM 12v battery management system that, in addition to real time battery information, can provide historical battery data too.
Ultimate9’s industry-leading Bluetooth battery monitoring system offers a full suite of precursory charging system features that can be used to store and review battery and charging system data trends, including:
- A 31-day looped history of recordable battery power measurement readings;
- Measurement histories for as many as 4 batteries, even when wired in parallel; and,
- A trip function that measures battery charging while driving.
With an Ultimate9 12v battery monitor, you don’t have to rely on dashboard lights and guesswork to track down your vehicle’s charging system problems. And with the Ultimate9’s electrical overload, and reverse-polarity protection, it’s even robust enough to reliably help you fine-tune your power consumption.
Learn to Take Advantage of a Battery Monitor’s Full Diagnostic Capabilities
Even if your battery is new and your charging system is performing problem-free, there’s still no guarantee that the battery is operating at its fullest potential, or that the system is charging at its maximum capacity. You can’t afford to wait until the sun begins to set to realize your battery isn’t charging as well as it could, which is why an Ultimate9 12v monitor is the right tool to optimize your battery usage.
Between its real-time data utilities, testing capabilities, and historical data retention, Ultimate9’s BBM / BM combo gives you everything you need to pinpoint and rectify charging system weaknesses before they become costly liabilities, including:
- Preventing woeful undercharging, or destructive battery overcharging from occurring;
- Ensuring you have enough stable power available to safely run all your accessories; and,
- Recognizing the existence of charging system faults before a costly component failure occurs.
When used to its fullest benefit, a battery monitor can save you much more than a no-start event. It can save you a small fortune in expensive charging, and electrical system damages if your battery isn’t charging fully or correctly.
The Final Word
At the end of the day, with so many automotive systems relying on both your battery and its ability to supply stable power, you can’t afford for it, or your charging system to experience problems. You want the ability to detect them as early as possible; and fortunately, Ultimate9 offers the right hardware and software combination to keep the power flowing smoothly.
Bluetooth-capable 12-volt battery monitors give you all the tools you need to stay on top of your battery’s state, even when you’re not driving. You never have to worry about unexpected battery failure again, or any of the costly inconveniences it could cause if it happens.
